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Second Heads of State (1841-1842)

In line with the Decree of Rules and Guarantees of 1841, a popularly-elected Second-Head-of-State was created to replace the Head of State in case of temporary or permanent absence.

Name Time in Office Notes
Manuel Antonio Bonilla Nava 1841–1842 Acted as interim President in 1842; his government was overthrown that year

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